The wine region of Saint-Christol is located in the region of Languedoc of Languedoc-Roussillon of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine de la Coste Moynier or the Domaine de la Coste Moynier produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Saint-Christol are Mourvèdre, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Saint-Christol often reveals types of flavors of oak, raspberry or earth and sometimes also flavors of spices, rosemary or red fruit.
In the mouth of Saint-Christol is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 11 estates and châteaux in the of Saint-Christol, producing 32 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Saint-Christol go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal.
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